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Skills and Knowledge Framework and Training Plan for UNCRC Implementation in Scotland
This project aims to empower the public sector workforce to confidently use a child rights approach when upholding their statutory duties. They have just published a website where you can learn more about the project, the team and updates!
  • Topic:  Rights, Participation & Volunteering
  • Date:  15 August, 2023
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Youth Work and Me 2023
In July 2023, at SYP’s 79th National Sitting in Orkney, 86 members of SYP (MSYPs) - young people aged 14 to 25 - took part in a consultation workshop to discuss their experiences of youth work. This report outlines the findings from their discussions.
  • Topic:  Active Youth Work, Rights, Participation & Volunteering
  • Date:  14 August, 2023
Introduction to Racial Literacy for Youth Workers
In partnership with Mahrukh Shaukat, Action on Prejudice is delivering a new training session. to help youth workers explore and understand the impact of dominant identities.
  • Topic:  Equality
  • Date:  10 August, 2023
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Children’s Rights in Youth Work – Level 2
Sign up for new 90-minute training developed in partnership by YouthLink Scotland and Education Scotland, this session is an exploration of rights-based practice. Two dates available - 14 September and 25 October 2023.
  • Topic:  Rights, Participation & Volunteering
  • Date:  10 August, 2023
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Implementation Evaluation of No One Left Behind & the Young Person's Guarantee
This evaluation explores how effectively No One Left Behind and the Young Person’s Guarantee had been implemented, the experiences of service providers and service users, and lessons from early delivery.
  • Topic:  Education, Skills & Employability
  • Date:  10 August, 2023
Little Pictures
GMAC Film is looking for people who are interested in producing and making films but are yet to receive their first commission. Deadline: 1st September.
  • Topic:  Arts
  • Date:  9 August, 2023
Youth VIP Training
Brush up on your ability to recruit, retain and develop young volunteers for your organisation. There are only 3 sessions this year so booking early is essential to secure your place!
  • Topic:  Rights, Participation & Volunteering
  • Date:  9 August, 2023
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Young people in Scotland
What do you think about growing up in Scotland? Young Scot have teamed up with marketing agency The Union to create a survey to find out your opinions.
  • Topic:  Rights, Participation & Volunteering
  • Date:  8 August, 2023
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Hate Crime Strategy: Easy Read Version
The key priorities for tackling hate crime and prejudice in Scotland in an easy-read format is now available.
  • Topic:  Equality
  • Date:  7 August, 2023
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Cash-First Fund
Organisations at the frontline of helping people facing poverty and hardship can now apply for a share of government funding to help tackle food insecurity.
  • Date:  7 August, 2023
2023 SURF Awards for Best Practice in Community Regeneration
Highlight, celebrate and share the achievements of initiatives that address physical, social and economic challenges in communities across Scotland. Apply by 4th September.
  • Topic:  Education, Skills & Employability, Poverty
  • Date:  7 August, 2023
Student Online Safety Guide
Police Scotland's Student Online Safety Guide aims to equip young people with information and advice to increase their awareness, prepare them to identify potential frauds and prevent the loss of valuable data to those intent on stealing it.
  • Topic:  Digital Youth Work
  • Date:  2 August, 2023

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